The Three Peaks, Metal sculpture at Grenoble Railway Station, France.
Les Trois Pics stands 12 meters tall, featuring three interlocked steel triangles painted in black, creating a dynamic industrial presence near the station entrance.
Alexander Calder created this sculpture in 1968 for the Winter Olympics in Grenoble, marking a period of significant artistic development in the city.
The three peaks represent the mountain ranges surrounding Grenoble: Belledonne, Vercors, and Chartreuse, connecting urban art with regional geography.
Visitors can access the sculpture through tram lines A and B, with the location serving as a prominent meeting point outside Grenoble Railway Station.
Local residents initially nicknamed the sculpture 'La Joie de Vivre', reflecting the transformation of public perception from initial skepticism to community acceptance.
Location: Grenoble
Inception: 1968
Creator: Alexander Calder
Height: 12 m
Made from material: metal
Website: https://grenoble-patrimoine.fr/element/296/595-les-trois-pics-alexander-calder.htm
GPS coordinates: 45.19107,5.71520
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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